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Muhammad Riaz

Burlington,ON

Summary

Experienced project management professional with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in strategic planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic environments. Prepared to drive impactful outcomes and lead projects to success.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Project Manager Oracle Exadata Migration to AWS (Consultant)

Roche Canada
06.2024 - Current

- Led migration of 50TB Oracle Exadata data warehouse & Informatica ETL to AWS.

- Managed cross-functional teams, budgets, scope, and critical path risks.

- Directed data archival efforts from Oracle Exadata to AWS S3 Glacier Deep Archive.

- Ensured seamless communication and compliance with ePMO standards.

Project Manager Business Transformation (Consultant)

Roche Canada
04.2021 - 08.2023
  • Managed migration of 2M+ documents from Documentum/SharePoint to Veeva Quality Docs a SaaS application.
  • Led Computer System Validation (CSV) for IT systems.
  • Trained 700+ users on hybrid Agile/Waterfall methodologies.
  • Led integration of Veeva Quality Docs with Vault QMS.
  • Managed cross-functional teams to ensure timely project completion.
  • Developed project plans, coordinating resources to meet deadlines.

IT Project Manager Business Transformation (Consultant)

AmerisourceBergen (Innomar Strategies) Inc.
06.2019 - 05.2020
  • Migrated .NET CRM applications to Salesforce CRM & integrated with BI systems.
  • Led requirements gathering, CSV (IQ, OQ, PQ), and Agile project execution.
  • Improved project delivery timelines by coordinating cross-functional teams.
  • Developed project plans to enhance efficiency and reduce resource conflicts.

Senior Project Manager IT (Consultant)

University of Toronto, Faculty of Arts and Science
07.2018 - 04.2019
  • Led digital transformation for Faculty of Arts & Science, ensuring AODA compliance.
  • Managed vendor analysis/RFPs & Agile sprint planning.
  • Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
  • Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.

Senior Technical Project Manager IT (Consultant)

SiriusXM Canada
05.2017 - 04.2018
  • Led SMS/CIS upgrade, integrating Oracle BRM, BI, security, and finance systems.
  • Managed globally dispersed teams across US, Canada, India, Egypt, and the Philippines.
  • Ensured successful project completion by effectively addressing and resolving issues as they arose throughout the development process.
  • Managed budgets of multi-million-dollar projects, maintaining financial discipline and optimal resource utilization across all stages of development.

Sr. Project Manager (Consultant)

BurOak Homes
03.2016 - 03.2017
  • Managed project lifecycle from concept through design, build, and closing phases in the construction industry
  • Saved $150,000 in project costs through process efficiencies
  • Managed budget, schedule, resources, and compliance with city by-laws

Senior Program Manager EBU Go-To-Market PMO (Consultant)

ROGERS COMMUNICATION Inc.
03.2015 - 03.2016
  • Built Cloud Infrastructure (Cisco vMS) for SaaS, IaaS, and security services.
  • Led integration between Salesforce and Rogers’ portal for online sales.
  • Streamlined project processes to enhance team productivity and efficiency.

Senior Manager Development of Billing Applications / Portfolio Manager

MTS ALLSTREAM
09.2010 - 03.2015
  • Managed billing applications & financial systems for enterprise clients.
  • Led PCI compliance projects and large-scale system integrations.
  • Improved team performance by implementing strategic planning sessions and leadership development programs.
  • Developed business strategies for achieving organizational goals and enhancing market presence.

IT Consultant & Development Manager – Rogers

BSA /Tech Lead/ BSA, Billing Applications and Infra
11.2004 - 12.2010
  • Led enterprise billing system projects and legacy-to-cloud migrations.
  • Directed multi-million-dollar projects involving Oracle, SAP, and Amdocs.
  • Analyzed technical requirements for improved system design.
  • Enhanced client performance by implementing tailored IT solutions.

Education

Education And Certifications

Skills

  • Project management
  • Team leadership
  • Budget management
  • Risk assessment
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Application development
  • Strategic planning
  • Conflict resolution
  • Change management
  • Process improvement
  • Timeline development
  • Quality assurance

Skills and Tools

Project Tools: MS Project, Jira, Confluence, Smartsheets, PowerPoint, Monday.com
Cloud & Databases: AWS, Oracle, Oracle Exadata, SQL Server
Frameworks: Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall
Compliance & Security: FDA, GMP, PCI-DSS, SOX

Key Achievements

  • Successfully delivered multi-million-dollar cloud migration and IT transformation projects.
  • Managed global teams and enterprise-wide integrations, optimizing business processes.
  • Led multiple Agile and Waterfall projects across diverse industries (Healthcare, Telecom, Finance).

Timeline

Sr. Project Manager Oracle Exadata Migration to AWS (Consultant)

Roche Canada
06.2024 - Current

Project Manager Business Transformation (Consultant)

Roche Canada
04.2021 - 08.2023

IT Project Manager Business Transformation (Consultant)

AmerisourceBergen (Innomar Strategies) Inc.
06.2019 - 05.2020

Senior Project Manager IT (Consultant)

University of Toronto, Faculty of Arts and Science
07.2018 - 04.2019

Senior Technical Project Manager IT (Consultant)

SiriusXM Canada
05.2017 - 04.2018

Sr. Project Manager (Consultant)

BurOak Homes
03.2016 - 03.2017

Senior Program Manager EBU Go-To-Market PMO (Consultant)

ROGERS COMMUNICATION Inc.
03.2015 - 03.2016

Senior Manager Development of Billing Applications / Portfolio Manager

MTS ALLSTREAM
09.2010 - 03.2015

IT Consultant & Development Manager – Rogers

BSA /Tech Lead/ BSA, Billing Applications and Infra
11.2004 - 12.2010

Education And Certifications
Muhammad Riaz